John XXIII
Pope John XXIII, born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli in 1881, served as pope from 1958 until his death in 1963. He is best known for initiating the Second Vatican Council, which brought significant changes to the Catholic Church, including reforms in liturgy and greater engagement with the modern world. His papacy is often characterized by a spirit of openness and a commitment to peace and social justice.
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John XXIII's aggiornamento was a spirit of opening up the church to the wider world.
Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan illustrate urgent need for reform of global peace structures – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-24
John XXIII appealed for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis, which many historians believe helped avert nuclear war.
Vaticano pode ser palco de conversações de paz entre Rússia e Ucrânia
Cabo Verde· 2025-05-18
Pope John XXIII joked about becoming a 'disaster on television' when he saw his white vestments.
Phòng Nước mắt - nơi đầu tiên tân Giáo hoàng đặt chân đến
Vietnam· 2025-05-08
John XXIII became pope in 1958 after 11 ballots over four days.
Cardinals resume discussions on new pope; what time will we see black or white smoke? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-08
Pope John XXIII was elected in 1958 after 11 ballots over four days.
When and how will the new pope be elected in the conclave of cardinals at the Vatican? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-06
John XXIII was thought to be just a stopgap but surprised the world by calling the Vatican Council.
Papal elections guided by Holy Spirit, not politics – Archbishop
Nigeria· 2025-05-04
Pope John XXIII convened the Second Vatican Council to begin to bring the Catholic Church into the modern world.
Peter Espeut | Brave and visionary | Commentary
Jamaica· 2025-04-25
King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit met Pope John XXIII during their visit in October 1960.
ประมุขแห่งนครรัฐวาติกัน ย้อนเส้นทางสัมพันธ์ไทย
Thailand· 2025-04-21
Pope John XXIII inspired Pope Francis with his desire to modernize the church.
Pope Francis: outsider whose reforming mission made him an ally of progressives | Pope Francis
United Kingdom· 2025-04-21
Pope John XXIII is mentioned in the context of a prophecy related to a past conclave.
Секретная книга Ватикана предсказала конец света в 2027 году: Вчера, 14:37
Kazakhstan· 2025-03-06
